Bluewater Shoreline
Additions, All Homes, Cottages, Renovations, Residential, WaterfrontTurning a simple cottage into a year round retreat, set on the Lake Hurons shoreline over looking one of the worlds best sunsets.
Urban Perception
Additions, All Homes, Renovations, ResidentialTo take a small century home in the middle of an urban setting and then to modernize and personalize it were the driving forces when the owners purchased this humble home close to The University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.
Heritage Addition
Additions, All Homes, Renovations, ResidentialHeritage meets present day
Afternoon Watch
Additions, All Homes, Cottages, Renovations, Residential, WaterfrontThis renovation was inspired by two things: the need to retire and to enjoy the north-westerly view of Lake Huron. There was also the need to expand and modernize the family cottage and make it flow for everyday life. Set high on the bank of Lake Huron, the tower was a necessity for the owner’s watchful eye for the day-to-day activities on the lake – “his afternoon watch “…
South Huron Renovation
Additions, All Homes, Renovations, ResidentialWhen you have the ideal property situated in your home town, rather then move Oke Woodsmith designed and modified the existing home and brought the interior finishes to the modern day. The modifications were a reflection of the owners and their lifestyle and blended well with the existing, the slight changes enhanced the overall look and feel.
New & Improved
Additions, All Homes, Renovations, ResidentialThe couple contracted Oke Woodsmith, who suggested a new home might not be necessary. Moving would have meant exchanging their 100-foot lot frontage, and their view of a beautiful ash forest, for a smaller property in another part of town.
Arnold Crescent
Additions, All Homes, Cottages, Renovations, Residential, WaterfrontA dilapidated lakefront cottage transformed into an award-winning home. In September 2009, the Ontario Home Builders’ Association recognized Oke Woodsmith’s efforts as the cottage was declared Most Outstanding Home Renovation. It was also a finalist for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association awards in the Single Detached Home Between 1,500-2,000 Square Feet category.
Rural Re-styles
All Homes, Commercial, RenovationsAs Hayter’s Turkey Products kept outgrowing their processing and packaging plant, the building took on multiple additions and renovations throughout the years to handle the growth. The latest addition was moving closer to the highway and there was a need to re-style the look. That is where Oke Woodsmith came in – take a farm building and transform it into a building that shows the quality of the product that comes from within.
Modern Influences
All Homes, Renovations, Residential, Waterfront“Oke Woodsmith are professionals at what they do,” Gail says. “There are builders in this area who probably could have done it, but we wanted somebody who was professional and who mirrored our own values as far as looking at something and saying, ‘Let’s do it right.’”
Cottage Transformation
Additions, All Homes, Cottages, Renovations, Residential, Waterfront“Oke took them to see other homes we had built and also interviewed them in their own home before we drew new plans. On the exterior, the Keller’s had hoped to incorporate stone and stucco to give the home the appearance of permanency. Oke suggested a front porch, as well, which the couple hadn’t considered.
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